Tag: Washington Examiner

Donald Trump Jr.’s Russia meeting highlights perils of Trump’s business entanglements

Washington Examiner · July 22, 2017 12:01 am

If you're a conservative and you believe in personal property rights and the virtue of limited government, there's no defending a policy wherein law enforcement officials can work around local and state ordinances to seize an individual's property based entirely on suspicion. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Sessions forcing Congress’ hand to reform civil forfeiture

Washington Examiner · July 21, 2017 4:01 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan are surely making it clear to their members how important this resolution is. But they must not use that as an excuse for browbeating reluctant members into voting aye. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

GOP leaders must change their ways to lead

Washington Examiner · July 20, 2017 4:01 am

It is not advisable to do as President Trump suggests and simply "let Obamacare fail." Such an approach would endanger the survival of private insurers immediately. It would probably lead to big bailouts and more, not less, government involvement. (Ellen F. O'Connell /Hazelton Standard-Speaker via AP)

How to avoid socialized healthcare

Washington Examiner · July 19, 2017 12:18 pm

President Trump's nomination of Richard Spencer as Navy secretary was set for a committee hearing in June but was postponed due to Senate work on repealing and replacing Obamacare, according to an Armed Services aide. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

How Trump can make America make more

Washington Examiner · July 18, 2017 4:01 am

Public and congressional support are necessary to the passage of bold measures. Though somewhat subtle, Republican leaders such as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan are increasingly derisive of the White House. The president's unpredictability is making it harder for these leaders to gather the votes Trump needs. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Get on with governing, Mr. President

Washington Examiner · July 17, 2017 4:01 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will join congressional Republicans in seeking lower healthcare premiums. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Is this the best Obamacare repeal we can do?

Washington Examiner · July 16, 2017 4:01 am

The Trump administration has so far been long on talk and relatively short on action with regards to North Korea. (KRT via AP Video)

Kim’s a wrong un, and Trump needs to act

Washington Examiner · July 15, 2017 4:01 am

The longer Congress waits to act on Social Security, the more painful the eventual fix, or the wrenching failure will be. (iStock by Getty Images)

Out of the spotlight, Social Security rots in the dark

Washington Examiner · July 14, 2017 4:01 am

Iran is operating more nuclear centrifuges than it agreed to and storing more heavy water than is allowed under the deal. (AP Photo/Fars News Agency, File)

Obama’s gone, so it’s time to deal with Iran

Washington Examiner · July 13, 2017 4:01 am

Hacking is a crime. Treason is a crime. Perjury is a crime. Sleazy behavior in investigating one's election opponents is often legal. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Collusion, yes; subversion, unclear

Washington Examiner · July 12, 2017 1:50 am

In the last five years, there has been a pronounced and aggressive effort to mainstream the kookiest and most politically correct ideas that have long been festering in academia. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Public gets wise to academic baloney

Washington Examiner · July 11, 2017 4:01 am